Understanding Independent and Identically Distributed (i.i.d.) Data in Statistics

Moklesur Rahman
4 min readJul 28, 2023

In the field of statistics, “Independent and Identically Distributed” (i.i.d.) is a fundamental concept that underpins many statistical methods and models. Whether you are exploring data, performing hypothesis testing, or building machine learning algorithms, understanding i.i.d. assumptions is crucial for drawing meaningful conclusions and making accurate predictions. In this blog post, we will delve into the meaning of i.i.d. data, its significance, and its application in statistical analysis.

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Moklesur Rahman

PhD student | Computer Science | University of Milan | Data science | AI in Cardiology | Writer | Researcher